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Experience the enchanting French Riviera with Adventure Life's array of 15 small ship sailing tours for 2026. Join us on a cruise journey through the region's picturesque coastal towns, stunning beaches, and celebrity villas, from Cannes to Corsica. Delve into the most beautiful landscapes, local music, and arts, visit charming villages like Portofino, and explore the world-famous St. Tropez. Engage in a new age of sail aboard luxury tall ships, where traditions of the past merge with modern amenities. Revel in the relaxed pace suitable for all travelers, offering biking, hiking, village visits, and small ship sailing activities. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating nature, history, and culture of the French Riviera. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Swim in the clear waters of the Mediterranean
from $2,570
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Voiles de Saint Tropez

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Nice’s coastal charm
  • Discover Lerici’s seaside villages
  • Visit Portoferraio’s vineyards
  • Swim Sant'Amanza’s crystal waters
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Nice / Nice
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring the stunning Mediterranean coasts of France, Italy, and Corsica. Journey from Nice to Lerici, Portoferraio, and St. Tropez, enjoying historical sites, breathtaking views, and vibrant local culture.
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A postcard-perfect afternoon in Portofino
from $1,370
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Nice to Nice

Roundtrip Nice - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Discover Nice colored alleyways
  • Visit Portofino Piazzetta square
  • Admire Calvi landscape
  • Wander Menton streets
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Nice / Nice
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Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Experience a 5-day Mediterranean cruise on the Star Clipper, exploring the scenic Riviera and visiting Portofino, Corsica, and Menton. Enjoy charming streets, stunning views, and relaxing on beautiful beaches before returning to Nice.
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Charming port cities line the coves of the French Riviera
from $2,660
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Corsica & French Riviera

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Portofino’s Piazzetta
  • Discover Propriano’s lively port
  • Wander Alghero’s medieval streets
  • Experience Sanary-sur-Mer’s markets
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Cannes / Cannes
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, visiting beautiful France, Italy, and Corsica coasts. Enjoy vibrant towns, historic sites, fresh seafood, and charming beaches while soaking in the rich culture and stunning landscapes.
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Relax by the sea in sunny Nice
from $2,570
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Corsica & French Riviera

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Discover Portofino’s coastal views
  • Wander Propriano’s town center
  • Stroll Alghero’s medieval streets
  • Visit Ile-Rousse’s coastline
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Nice / Nice
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Set sail on an 8-day Royal Clipper cruise through the Mediterranean, exploring beautiful coastal towns in France, Italy, and Corsica. Enjoy vibrant markets in Nice, stunning views in Portofino, and relax on St. Tropez’s famed Pampelonne Beach.
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Strolling through a dream on the Promenade des Anglais
from $2,500
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Corsica & French Riviera

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Nice Vieux Nice
  • Experience Portofino Piazzetta
  • Visit L'ile Rousse outdoor cafes
  • Admire Calvi medieval citadel
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Nice / Nice
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Set sail on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Vieux Nice, Portofino, Corsica, and St. Tropez. Visit charming cafes, historic sites, and picturesque landscapes before returning to Nice.
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Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
from $2,500
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Ligurian Sea

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Discover Nice's vibrant alleyways
  • Experience Porto Venere's coast
  • Tour Portoferraio vineyards
  • View Bonifacio's medieval sites
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Nice / Nice
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Set sail on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Nice aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Porto Venere, Portoferraio, Bonifacio, Alghero, and Ajaccio. Enjoy stunning coastlines, historic sites, and relax on beautiful beaches before returning to Nice.
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Calvi, Corsica, France
from $2,660
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Ligurian Sea & Monaco E-Prix

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Stroll Nice’s Promenade des Anglais
  • Experience Monaco E-Prix
  • Admire Porto Venere
  • Swim Sant'Amanza bay
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Nice / Nice
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Embark on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, featuring the Monaco E-Prix and visits to stunning locations like Porto Venere and Corsica. Enjoy a blend of thrilling racing, rich history, and breathtaking scenery along the French and Italian Riviera.
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Bonifacio, Corsica, France
from $2,660
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Ligurian Sea

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Stroll Nice's Promenade des Anglais
  • Visit Portoferraio's historic villa
  • Tour Elba's local vineyards
  • View Bonifacio's limestone cliffs
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Nice / Nice
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Set sail on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Nice aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring the stunning coasts of France, Italy, Corsica, and Sardinia. Highlights include Porto Venere, Elba, Bonifacio, Alghero, and Ajaccio, wrapping up with a stroll along Nice's Promenade des Anglais.
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Sails on the horizon for the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
from $2,500
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Voiles de St. Tropez

Civitavecchia - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Tour a vineyard in Portoferraio
  • Explore Napoleon's birthplace
  • Discover Stintino's beaches
  • Observe the regatta at St. Tropez
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Civitavecchia / Nice
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Festival Visits
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Set sail on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Italy and France. Visit Elba Island, Portofino, Corsica, and Menton, culminating with a full day at the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta before concluding in Nice.
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Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona
from $2,660
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Malaga to Nice

Malaga - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Marvel at Malaga Alcazaba fortress
  • Discover Motril’s rum distillery
  • Tour Cartagena's Roman Theater
  • Admire Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia
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Malaga / Nice
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Experience an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Malaga to Nice on the Royal Clipper, visiting highlights like Malaga’s Alcazaba, Cartagena’s Roman Theater, and Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia. Enjoy St. Tropez's luxury and stroll through Nice’s vibrant markets along the Promenade des Anglais.
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Explore the beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica
from $2,660
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Treasures of Corsica

Nice - Civitavecchia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Wander Nice’s historic Vieux Nice
  • Experience Monaco’s Prince’s Palace
  • Visit L'Ile Rousse’s Place Paoli
  • Discover Elba’s local vineyards
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Nice / Civitavecchia
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Mediterranean cruise on the Royal Clipper from Nice to Civitavecchia, exploring the French and Italian Rivieras, Corsica, and Elba. Highlights include Monaco's glamour, the beauty of Portofino, and tours of Napoleon's birthplace and exile villa.
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Get stunning views of historic Cartagena
from $2,500
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Nice to Malaga

Nice - Malaga - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Discover Nice historic alleyways
  • Visit Mahon Georgian buildings
  • View Palma de Mallorca cathedral
  • Admire Malaga Alcazaba fortress
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Nice / Malaga
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Embark on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting with a stroll along Nice's Promenade and exploring Mahon's Georgian architecture. Visit Palma's Gothic cathedral, Ibiza's Dalt Vila, Cartagena's Roman Theater, and end in Malaga to explore the Alcazaba fortress.
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